Wednesday, May 31, 2006

P.S. Aamir!!

Bye bye George Clooney. Hello Aamir Khan. Agreed Aamir doesn’t do what George does to a shirt but heck, Finally we also have a poster boy activist like the Cool George.

Aamir’s journey from chocolate boy actor to activist has been very riveting. His recent liberal activism and unabashed political views have made it to headline-attracting public prominence. But I’m not sure he is enjoying the limelight.

Somehow the script has gone horribly wrong for him. And knowing how particular Aamir is about the small stuff, he really must be upset.

Strictly speaking, I’m not an Aamir Khan fan. But I genuinely feel that the recent Aamir bashing is unwarranted. Who the hell cares whether Aamir Khan knows the length of the damned dam or not? What matters is that he became the voice of thousands of nameless, faceless people.

It takes courage to answer a call. As it is, the fraternity that Aamir belongs to is notorious for their code of silence. So when Aamir comes out and takes up a cause, instead of supporting him, what do we do? Run him down for being anti Gujarat and BJP etc etc. Come on people; let’s quit living in 3rd rock from the sun.

It’s really ironical. First, they blame him for being damned materialistic and hardcore selfish. (Do-you-know-he-asked-for-eight-crore-from-Aditya Chopra-was Bollywood’s big question till the time Fanaa released.) Now they blame him for having an opinion. (Aamir Khan is an actor and he should just sing and dance, Gujarat CM has supposed to have said something to this effect).


So basically, he is damned if he does and damned if he earns!

Come on guys, give the guy a break. Just have some thande ka tadka! Or watch him smolder in Fanaa.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ok, I can't name you but I hope I can tell you that this piece is just so you. I mean only you can think of comparing Aamir with Clooney! Girl, miss your stuff in that paper you used to write for! Come back... Please please please

Anonymous said...

Koi toh samjha dil ki baat...

aamir

Anonymous said...

So, is he your latest man-of-the-moment?

Anonymous said...

yes...smoulder he does in fanaa....and ditto...traditionally never been an aamir fan...but i think the man's grown up....and well! way to go aamir!
he's just being unfairly penalised for expressing his views...its a democracy for God's sake! or supposedly atleast...

iamme said...

Yep Veer, I'm quite taken in by him these days. I think he thinks from his heart and I like that a lot! Unlike some people we know!!!

iamme said...

Thanks Anonymous....your comment made my day!! Who are you by the way?

Anonymous said...

a fan!!

Anonymous said...

If you wanna say something to me, just pick up the phone and shoot!

iamme said...

Well Snigdha,

He claims that when he saw Medha and her team sitting there, he couldn't resist himself. It was one of those impulsive, right here-right now moment and he decided to lend his support. Lets believe him ya...

iamme said...

Veer, I don't wanna waste my money on you. If u are so dying to speak to ME then you call me!

Anonymous said...

mr veer...can i know ur full name pl? trust me, i have a very good reason. not that iamme agrees with me...but then she isnt always right!

Anonymous said...

Helloo Seven,

How wonderful to meet a fellow Iamme supporter! We must sit down and take this further! As for my name it is Veer Kapoor. Not Malhotra as some people would prefer!

Anonymous said...

how kind of u mr veer.....much grateful for the information...and yes ofcourse...we'll sit down some day and "take this further"...i'm sure it'll be a very enlightening conversation! and i, for one, am relieved that u aren't a malhotra!